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Education and community
Make a difference with a rewarding career in child care, community services or education. Or complete a foundation or English course or Year 12 alternative to prepare for work or further study.
Education and community study areas
Community services
Community services professionals support individual and community wellbeing through a range of care, support, education, welfare, and related services. Our courses feature practical, on-the-job training so you get the chance to practice your skills in genuine settings.
What will I be able to do
- Alcohol and drugs worker
- Child protection officer
- Community health worker
- Community services manager
- Community development officer
- Counsellor
- Disability support manager
- Family support worker
- Housing services officer
- Welfare worker
- Youth worker
Disability services
Disability support workers provide support to individuals to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation, and wellbeing. Develop job-ready skills to work in both community settings and clients' homes.
What will I be able to do
- Care service team leader
- Disability officer
- Disability support team leader
- Disability support worker
- NDIS support worker
- Volunteer coordinator
Aged care
Aged care workers provide assistance, support, and direct care to aged persons in a variety of settings. Open up a range of career options in aged care, personal care, respite care, and home and community care.
What will I be able to do
- Aged care worker
- Assistant in nursing (AIN)
- Direct care/home help worker
- Personal carer
- Respite care worker
Mental health services
Mental health workers provide support for people affected by mental illness. Our courses will equip you to work with a diverse range of clients, run early intervention and health promotion programs, and advocate on behalf of people with complex, coexisting issues.
What will I be able to do
- Alcohol and other drugs worker
- Community care worker
- Community services worker
- Mental health officer
- Mental health worker
- Mental health support worker
Foundation skills
If you are employed or recently unemployed, you may be able to access free training through the Foundation Skills for Your Future Program. With your career goals in mind, this personalised training will help you to develop reading, writing and numeracy skills, practise using digital software and technology, and gain valuable skills for the workforce.
What will I be able to do
- Digital literacy skills
- English language skills
- Further study pathways
- Professional development
- Workforce entry
AMEP
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) offers free and basic English language classes to help you settle into your new life in Australia. The AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
What will I be able to do
- English language skills
- Further study pathway
- Prepare for work
SEE
If you’re looking for full-time work, and are registered as a job seeker with Centrelink, you may be eligible for the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program. Offered through TAFE Queensland, the program will help you practice interviewing for jobs, earn qualifications to stand out in the hiring process, and learn new skills in areas including retail, business, IT, and hospitality.
What will I be able to do
- Prepare for work
- Further study pathway
English language courses
Our intensive English language courses will set you on the path to reaching the English language level you need to advance your studies. We offer a range of courses including General English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation.
What will I be able to do
- English language skills
- IELTS test preparation
- Further study pathway
Training and assessment
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to train the next generation in your industry. Learn how to mentor apprentices and trainees or deliver training in your workplace.
What will I be able to do
- Vocational education teacher
- Training coordinator Training designer/developer
- Enterprise trainer/assessor
- Senior assessor and trainer
- Workplace trainer/assessor
Education support
Develop the foundation you need to work as a teacher aide in a range of educational settings. Our strong relationships with schools from prep through to Year 12 means you'll graduate job ready with real-world experience and links to prospective employers.
What will I be able to do
- Teacher aide
- Learning support assistant
- Education support worker
- Indigenous support worker
School alternatives for adult learners
Take the leap into further tertiary study with our Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) course. or Unilearn subjects. Whether you are looking to gain entry to university via an alternate pathway or increase your Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) selection rank, you will develop life-long learning skills.
What will I be able to do
- Further study pathway
- University pathway
- University admission
Senior College
Complete year 11 and 12 in an adult-learning environment with our alternative education option. Our Senior College program is perfect for 15 to 17-year-olds in the Greater Brisbane area who are looking for a practical and independent alternative to the traditional high school system.
What will I be able to do
- Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
- Further study pathway
Unilearn
Our range of online Unliearn courses and Unilearn Ready Program get you the subject prerequisites you need to meet university entrance requirements, provide an alternative pathway to a QTAC Selection Rank, and/or can also help you complete your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
What will I be able to do
- University prerequisite subjects
- University pathway
Library services
Develop the skills you need to work as a qualified library technician and unlock a range of rewarding roles working in public, school, and academic libraries, as well as ancillary services including museums and art galleries.
What will I be able to do
- Library officer
- Library technician
- Research information officer
- Inquiry clerk
Early childhood education and care
Develop hands-on skills for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care and give children a fun, safe and supportive environment to learn and grow.
What will I be able to do
- Early childhood centre director
- Early childhood education and care worker
- Early childhood educator
- Family day care provider
- Out of school hours care assistant
- Out of school hours care coordinator
About education and community
Discover career opportunities within Australia and overseas with our range of education and community courses.
You can develop hands-on skills for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care or education support and give children a fun, safe and supportive environment to learn and grow. Or you can work to promote the safety and well-being of children, families, and at-risk people in community services.
If you want to develop or improve your English language skills, prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce, take the first step towards a vocational pathway, or teach others, TAFE Queensland also has a course to get you there.
I think TAFE Queensland is one of the best; really guiding you through your career and through your training, making you do the work and giving you the experience that you need to understand your industry.
The teachers at TAFE Queensland are wonderful — they're always there to help. They're contactable constantly and they're always there to answer any questions that you have and give you advice and provide support.
I loved going back to study — TAFE Queensland made it so easy. It really was a really valuable learning experience which I absolutely loved.
Undertaking an adult tertiary preparation course at TAFE Queensland is hands down the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.